Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 915: Marshall Academy ( 4 )



"Good question," Stranway said. "Each subject has its unique evaluation methods. Some, like Magic Language, will focus on written examinations, while others, like Practical Spell Application, will involve demonstrations and real-time assessments. Your overall performance will be graded on a combination of effort, creativity, and skill mastery."

The questions kept coming.

A tall girl at the back inquired about access to the academy's Spell Archive, and Professor Stranway explained that it was restricted to higher-year students, though Class 1 might receive special permissions for exemplary performance.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Another student, clearly ambitious, asked about pathways to enter advanced research programs, to which Stranway advised that such opportunities would arise for those who excel consistently.

"Is that all your questions?" He asked once again as he was already considering dismissing the class.

However, it seemed that they were finally curious about him as a student near the front, a curious girl with brown hair and bright eyes, raised her hand.

"Professor Stranway, may I ask about your background? You seem quite young to be teaching us, and we're all curious about your journey."

Dalton Stranway chuckled, clearly having anticipated the question. He just didn't expect that it would asked a bit late...

Anyway, his freckled face lit up with a genuine smile as he leaned slightly against the desk in front of him.

"Ah, I've finally sparked some curiosity," he began.

Of course, he introduced his background as part of the Stranway Family, which was already known, and about his specialty, which was Dark Magic... However, he knew that they weren't too interested in this.

To engage a bit more conversation and pass the time, he added... "Well, I was classmates with someone you all surely know-Vale, the Shadow Immortal."

Finally, some reactions were made as the room fell into a stunned silence... Then, whispers erupted among the students.

The name of Vale carried incomparable weight, being the only known living True Immortal and the protector of the Shadow Immortal's Domain.

There were other rumored Immortals around, but they weren't being seen at all. It was only Vale, the Shadow Immortal, who could be seen by normal people and had a clear background or history as a student of the previous Vermont Academy, and he was also from the Chambers Family.

Vale was basically the Immortal who felt closer to them because of his origin.

Anyway, they were still all surprised that such a monumental figure had once sat in the same classroom as their Professor. It was almost too incredible to believe.

It must have been an amazing experience.

"Yes," Dalton confirmed. With this, his smile widened at their reactions.

"Vale and I were classmates from our first year until our third. In our fourth year, however, we diverged into different specializations. I pursued Dark Magic, while Vale chose to study Rituals and, to a lesser extent, Necromancy."

One of the boys seated near the back raised his hand hesitantly. "Professor, is it true that Vale founded this Academy?"

"Indeed," Dalton said with a nod. "After achieving True Immortality, Vale decided to establish this academy to ensure the survival and prosperity of the Arcane Arts. He wanted a place where practitioners of Dark Arts, Mystic Arts, Psychic Arts, and Elemental Arts could train and contribute to our world's defense against growing threats... You will know about such things in your higher years."

Everyone was excited after hearing this. Some students even exchanged thrilled glances, clearly ecstatic to be a part of something with such a profound legacy.

Another student, a quiet boy with silver-rimmed glasses, raised his hand. "Professor, what was Vale like as a student?"

Dalton's expression softened with a mix of nostalgia and pride. Well, he thought of him before as his rival for achieving the Top 1 Status, but he certainly wouldn't tell his students that now.

"Vale was...brilliant. Dedicated, yet humble. He was always the one asking the questions no one else dared to ask, and he saw potential in things others overlooked." He said. Apparently, he wasn't sure as he couldn't really recall his past at that time, and only a few important things were retained in his mind.

"Ahem... But I'll admit, back then, none of us could have foreseen his rise to True Immortality. He was exceptional, but he still seemed like one of us. Immortality wasn't even something we were considering. We're just thinking about the Spell Models we want to record. We're carefully planning them so we won't have to waste our Spell Lights."

A girl with braided hair raised her hand next. "Wait, Professor, you mentioned different specializations a while ago. What are they, and how do they differ?"

Dalton straightened up, his tone becoming more formal. He was considering whether to discuss this now...

Looking at the time, he still had about 10 minutes, so he decided to continue and even used the writing board behind him.

"In the Dark Arts, there are five primary specializations, each with its own focus and mastery path. These are..." Professor Stranway said as he started writing...

"Dark Magic, Rituals, Corruption, Necromancy, and Dark Alchemy... They are the main ones."

Everyone then looked at the notes written by the Professor.

1. Dark Magic: The manipulation of shadows and negative energies for both offensive and defensive purposes.

"It's versatile and often the most studied." He commented...

2. Rituals: A meticulous discipline that involves intricate ceremonies to summon entities, seal

forbidden powers, or enhance spells.

"It's not for the faint-hearted." He added.

3. Corruption: Focused on altering and disrupting magical or physical systems. Practitioners

can weaken wards, twist spells, or even afflict living beings with debilitating effects.

4. Necromancy: The study and control of death energy, including raising the dead or channeling power from the underworld.Dark Alchemy: A fusion of alchemical practices with

dark elements.

"This Dark Alchemy is completely different from other Arcane Paths, so you have plenty of time before thinking of choosing this path..." Dalton said as he recalled the amalgamations he

had seen before.